Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home
An older woman in southeast Wyoming is hospitalized with bird flu, state health department officials said Friday. It’s the state’s first human case of Type A H5N1 influenza, which is spreading through animals and some people. Nearly 70 people in the U.S. have…
Investigators find 3rd victim from fiery Wyoming highway tunnel crash
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. (AP) — A third victim was found Sunday in the wreckage from a fiery crash inside a Wyoming highway tunnel that involved 26 cars and trucks, officials said. At least five people were seriously injured in Friday’s…
Weekly news summary from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Feb. 16, 2025)
Below are some of the summarized weekly news headlines from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the week of Feb. 10-16. The Prophet Announces Salt Lake Temple Open House Celebration Dates This landmark house of the Lord…
‘Signature Saige’ Local business honors memory of family impacted by drunk driving
Saige Mortensen was a dancer. She loved ballet, tap and hip-hop. She also loved to ice fish with her family and play four-square with her friends at Osmond Elementary. Kirstin Mortensen loved to read books and be at home with…
Sports Friday Interview: Roany Proffit, Kemmerer Wrestling
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Wyoming Mule Deer populations show signs of recovery
• Promising survey results indicate recovery amid ongoing management efforts The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently conducted its annual aerial surveys to assess the mule deer populations in the Jackson and Pinedale regions. Wildlife managers collected crucial classification…
Guest Editorial: A Testament to Wyoming’s Culture of Opportunity, Merit and Excellence
By Ed Seidel, University of Wyoming President Since University of Wyoming alumnus Josh Allen was crowned the NFL’s Most Valuable Player last week, the university hasn’t been just celebrating the triumph of one of its own. We also are reaffirming a…
Independent Notes: A resolution to focus on jobs and the economy.
An estimated 250 jobs. That’s probably what we lost in direct numbers when changes with the management of the Bridger-Teton National Forest ultimately resulted in the closure of Star Valley’s timber mill operations before the turn of the century. In…
Braves best Devils on Senior Night
In a competitive dual that put the wraps on the 2024-25 regular season for the SVHS Wrestling Braves, Star Valley came out on top of the evening with a 40-28 victory over the visiting Evanston Red Devils on Thursday February…
(Video) – Braves face Trojans on the road
The last game came down to a pair of shots in the final seconds in a 50-49 Star Valley win in Afton. Now Star Valley is on the road to play Kelly Walsh on their home court on Friday night…